Minimally-invasive surgery to repair the mitral valve has evolved a lot over the years. Dr. Arnar Geirsson shares how robotic surgery works and why it’s a great option for most people who need surgical intervention for mitral valve disease.
The groundbreaking I-SPY trials for neoadjuvant breast cancer treatment show there is no difference in recurrence rates between those who undergo mastectomy versus those who undergo lumpectomy. A surprising discovery for researchers and clinicians alike.
Are you at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis on your next flight? Columbia Vascular surgeon Dr. Danielle Bajakian breaks down the myths and facts surrounding vein health and flying.
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2023 Ruth Leff Seigel Awards for pancreatic cancer research, Pat Gulhati, MD, PhD and Fay Kastrinos, MD.
We spoke with Dr. Craig Smith about his new memoir, Nobility in Small Things: A Surgeon’s Path. An intimate portrait replete with the wisdom of experience and contemplation. In this expansive interview, Dr. Smith discusses the many themes of his book and the nuance therein.
Treatment for obesity is changing. Ozempic is a drug used to treat diabetes; now, millions of people are using it to lose weight. We talked to bariatric surgeon Dr. Marc Bessler about how drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro work and all the questions in between.
Dr. Jason Hawksworth is one of the few surgeons in the U.S. doing complex liver surgery entirely on the robot. In this interview, he shares his passion for robotic surgery and plans for the future.
